Seiko Pocket Watch "Nagano 1998 Olympic Edition" - Full Set (January 1997)

The 1998 Winter Olympics in Nagano were a significant event – not only sportingly, but also technologically and culturally. They were the first Winter Games where snowboarding officially became Olympic, and at the same time a globally highly regarded event with a special focus on precision, timekeeping and Japanese organization.

Seiko was traditionally closely associated with timekeeping and regularly used such major events for limited special editions. This pocket watch fits exactly into this context: an officially licensed commemorative watch ("Official Olympic Product") for Nagano 1998.

The Model: Classic Pocket Watch in an Olympic Context

This Seiko pocket watch is deliberately classic – and that's precisely its charm:

• Timeless, very clear dial with Arabic numerals
• elegant, slender hands in traditional style
• deliberately minimalist design without date or additional functions
• harmoniously proportioned, gold-plated case

In contrast to many sporty Olympic special editions, Seiko opts here for a classic interpretation of timekeeping, which fits the occasion perfectly.

The Specific Example – Full Set with Rarity Factor

This set clearly stands out from the usual market offerings:

• ✔️ Original box with Nagano 1998 branding
• ✔️ Warranty card and instructions (Seiko Japan)
• ✔️ Original chain incl. Seiko tag
• ✔️ Outer packaging with official Olympic license marking

This completeness is precisely what's crucial: While individual watches appear relatively frequently, complete sets in this condition are significantly rarer.

Technical Data

• Model: Seiko Nagano 1998 Olympic Edition 7N01-9A00 
• Production Date: January 1997
• Caliber: Seiko Quartz (typical 7N01 family)
• Diameter: 38.2 mm
• Height: 8.3 mm
• Total Height (incl. crown & ring): 50.7 mm
• Weight: 40 g (incl. chain)
• Case: gold-plated (Base Metal / Gold Tone)
• Condition: good used condition with slight signs of wear, new battery

Condition 

• The case shows slight, normal signs of wear, but overall a very well-maintained impression
• The dial is clean and clearly preserved
• The watch generally appears high-quality, classic, and very harmoniously proportioned
  

Collector's Perspective

This watch combines three relevant aspects:

1. Seiko as an established manufacturer with Olympic history
2. concrete reference to Nagano 1998 (limited event production)
3. Full Set condition (decisive value driver)

Warranty (used)

This is a used item. The limitation period for claims for defects (statutory warranty) is 12 months from delivery.

Note

As this is a used watch, no water resistance can be guaranteed. To protect the movement, the watch should not come into contact with water or moisture.